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HB 0555 - Local boards of education; member that does not comply with Act requiring board to make submission under Voting Rights Act shall be guilty of misdemeanor; provide

Tracking Level: Watch
Sponsor: Cheokas, Mike 138th
Last Action: 3/7/2013 - House - House Second Readers
State Code Titles: 20
House Committee: Ed
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation
SUMMARY:  LC 33 5124   In certain instances, local boards are required to submit a local act to the US Department of Justice for preclearance under the Voting Rights Act of 1965.  This bill makes it a misdemeanor if a local board member votes against such submission or votes to withdraw a submission already made or refuses to take action toward submission. 
A local board may not expend public funds for attorney's fees or expenses of litigation relating to the defense of a criminal action against a local board member for violation of this provision.

EFFECTIVE DATE:  Upon approval by the General Assembly and Governor.

 

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